Suburb comparison
Claymore vs Leppington: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Leppington commands a $141K premium on median property price over Claymore; Claymore is $180/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Camden
Claymore
2559
Camden
Leppington
2179
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Claymore | Leppington |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 66.5% | 39.1%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Leppington leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 1/10 | 9/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 2 |
FINANCEFinance Claymore leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C(0) |
| Median house price | $949K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $600/wk | $780/wk |
| Annual price growth | +1.0%▲ | -0.9% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | D+▲(-1) | D(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 5 | 11▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Claymore if...
- Claymore leads on Finance
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Lifestyle.
Choose Leppington if...
- Leppington leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety, Lifestyle.
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Common questions
- Is Claymore or Leppington more expensive?
- Leppington has the higher median house price ($1.09M) compared with $949K in Claymore.
- Which is better for renters — Claymore or Leppington?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Claymore and $780/wk in Leppington, making Claymore the more affordable rental market.
- Is Claymore or Leppington at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Claymore vs Leppington?
- Claymore has 2 schools in the postcode, and Leppington has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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